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contriteness

Meanings
  • noun

    A feeling of deep regret or sorrow for a past wrong or mistake.

    - "After causing an accident, John felt a profound sense of contriteness."
    - "The CEO expressed his contriteness for the company's mistake and promised to make things right."
Variants
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contrite , contritely , contriteness , contritenesses
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'contritus,' meaning 'crushed' or 'beaten down,' which was used to describe the penitent state of a person's soul.

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  1. The word 'contriteness' contains the Latin root 'penit-,' which is also found in the words 'penance' and 'penitentiary.'

  2. In some cultures, contriteness is considered an essential component of the confession process during religious rituals.

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  1. Penitence: The act of being sorry for past wrongs and making amends for them.

  2. Repentance: A feeling of regret and a desire to make amends for past mistakes or wrongdoings.

Quotes
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  1. … for days afterward, afraid of himself and worried about his sanity, he would be "contrite" and terribly ashamed.

    - John Nichols,{it}The Milagro Beanfield War{/it},1974

  2. At the airport, the meter registers nine pounds, and of course he had said six or seven. I have a sense now of his feeling somewhat "contrite", or perhaps only abashed.

    - Renata Adler,{it}Pitch Dark{/it},1983

  3. … Teddy was immediately "contrite". "That was stupid of me. Forgive me."

    - Jack Higgins,{it}The President's Daughter{/it},1998

  4. Allbaugh apologized, though it was clear he was hardly "contrite".

    - Christopher Cooper &Robert Block,{it}Disaster{/it},2006
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In literature, contriteness is often depicted as a crucial aspect of penitence and forgiveness. It is a powerful emotion that can lead to personal growth and reconciliation.

How to Memorize "contriteness"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person with a heavy burden on their shoulders, representing their regret and sorrow. Visualize this person seeking forgiveness and making amends.
    - Picture a broken heart, symbolizing the feeling of contriteness.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'contriteness' with the feeling of deep regret and sorrow.
    - Think of the word 'penitence' and its relation to contriteness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Caught in a crime, feeling contrite and trying to mend my ways.'
    - Use the acronym C-O-N-T-R-I-T-E-N-S to remember the definition: 'Crushing One's Negative Thoughts, Regretfully Invoking Tears, Embracing New Solutions.'

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